Honey bee; industrious
Meliza is a Spanish-influenced variant of Melissa, which originates from the Greek word for honey bee. In Greek mythology, Melissa was a nymph who cared for the infant Zeus. The name carries connotations of sweetness and diligent work.
Less common today
Meliza isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,608 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kosovo
